The best time to book a ticket

[Powerballsam]

Hi, I was wondering if someone could pass on some sage advise.

I am looking to book a family holiday to Orlando in late September to early October of 2014.
When do you think the best time to book is. I am paying for the flights so no points.

Should I just find the cheapest now and book or wait and see if someone offers any specials. On that note do airlines usually have a window that they have specials in?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Hvr]

Looks like you want to fly during school holidays so you're better off booking ASAP.

The flights will usually be full and sales are only offered when the airline has a surplus of seats to sell.

By booking early you will have better seat selection and be able to ensure you're sitting together.

 

[NoName]

Sorry to jump in but same question for last week of April BNE/SYD to LAX. Book now for $1500ish or wait for a better fare?

 

[ywwol]

As Hvr states, September is expensive. I've look at flights in the last week of September to europe ~$2500 and the same flight in the first week of October ~$1800

 

[Powerballsam]

I dont mind travelling late September to come back October if it makes a massive difference in price.

I didnt know if airlines had a preferred time to offer specials on flights.

 

[get me outta here]

You may be able to make use of this deal to get to the west coast if price is important, but it may not be quite the dates you want:

Unreal deals to North America - Air New Zealand - Australia Site

SYD - SFO / LAX $1117

Economy Outbound: 4 May - 18 Jun, 15 Jul - 31 Aug, 20 Oct - 30 Nov 2014 & Return: 8 May - 2 Jul, 19 Jul - 31 Aug, 24 Oct - 7 Dec 2014
Two and half hour stopover in Auckland.
1 checked 23kg bag. Can buy extra.

I dont mind travelling late September to come back October if it makes a massive difference in price.

I didnt know if airlines had a preferred time to offer specials on flights.

 

[Powerballsam]

Thanks get me outta here. Dates wont really match up. I was going to wait and see if anything happens to prices in the week couple of weeks if not then I will book.

Cant be helped